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Outdoor Learning is an important part of the Kindergarten Program! We typically have two extended outdoor learning experiences each day. This time is used to provide students with an opportunity to engage in:
Outdoor Learning is an important part of the Kindergarten Program! We typically have two extended outdoor learning experiences each day. This time is used to provide students with an opportunity to engage in:
Gross Motor Activities
Gross Motor Activities
Some examples include: soccer, tag, catch, building, biking, or going for a walk
Sensory Activities
Sensory Activities
Some examples include: sand, water, chalk, and painting
Problem-Solving
Problem-Solving
Some examples include: building a fort with outdoor materials, creating their own games, working out disagreements with their peers, and exploring real-life cause and effect experiences
Hands-On Experiences with Nature
Hands-On Experiences with Nature
Some examples include: noticing changes in the seasons, finding and building homes for insects, and building with natural materials
Self-Regulation
Self-Regulation
Some examples include: learning how to dress for the weather, and learning to listen to their body when it needs to get moving, take a rest, or have a drink of water
Learning in a Different Environment
Learning in a Different Environment
Many of the activities, lessons, and provocations that we do inside our classrooms can be brought outside for students to enjoy!
If you are interested in learning more about the importance of Outdoor Learning, please click the links below.
If you are interested in learning more about the importance of Outdoor Learning, please click the links below.
Outdoor Exploration is Crucial for Emerging Readers and Writers
Outdoor Education Research for Schools
At TJS we engage in outdoor learning activities all year round! Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter all provide great learning opportunities and experiences for our students!
At TJS we engage in outdoor learning activities all year round! Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter all provide great learning opportunities and experiences for our students!
Spring provides great opportunities for planting, community walks, insect exploration and discussions about seasonal change!
Spring provides great opportunities for planting, community walks, insect exploration and discussions about seasonal change!
In the summer we often look for opportunities to bring our indoor learning activities outside!
In the summer we often look for opportunities to bring our indoor learning activities outside!
Fall is a great season for noticing seasonal change! We often go for walks to notice the changes in the leaves, the air, and the temperature outside. Fall weather is also perfect for engaging in outdoor learning!
Fall is a great season for noticing seasonal change! We often go for walks to notice the changes in the leaves, the air, and the temperature outside. Fall weather is also perfect for engaging in outdoor learning!
Winter provides us with so many great self-regulation opportunities! Children learn to listen to their bodies and dress for the weather. Putting on and talking off all of their winter gear also targets both self-regulation and problem-solving! The snow adds a new and exciting layer to outdoor play!
Winter provides us with so many great self-regulation opportunities! Children learn to listen to their bodies and dress for the weather. Putting on and talking off all of their winter gear also targets both self-regulation and problem-solving! The snow adds a new and exciting layer to outdoor play!
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